By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
Jun 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK For five decades, Etc. Catering has blended family tradition, culinary creativity, and heartfelt hospitality into a beloved Northeast Louisiana institution. Founded by Joyce Stephenson and now operated alongside her daughter, Rhonda McDuffi...
By Nathan Coker
In Features
Jun 1st, 2026
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article by MEREDITH MCKINNIE I can count on two hands the number of times I’ve seen Husband cry. And I don’t mean the sad movies that wrestle the tears to the surface. I mean in the context of our daily lives. One such occasion happened about three years ago. I was in the madness of […]...
By Nathan Coker
In AskErin
Jun 1st, 2026
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by ERIN SHARPLIN LOVE | erinlove@panachebyerin.com When it comes to weddings, I believe the standard rules of etiquette still matter and should still be applied. However, many brides (and guests) are confused about what is considered proper etiquette and what could be considered a “faux pas.” Wit...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
Jun 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY GEORGIANN POTTSAND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK The Rev. T. Whitfield Stodghill, III has worn many hats during his lifetime — including motorcycle helmets! His career has ranged from working the concession stands during football games at Northeast Louisiana University (now the Un...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Icon
May 1st, 2026
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Article by Georgiann PottsPhotography by Kelly Moore Clark Proudly serving as the first graduate of Wossman to become principal there, Dena Staten-Sampson is setting a course for excellence for the students, faculty, and staff working with her. Because of her devotion to her students and the entire W...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Eats
May 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY STARLA GATSONPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Chef Cory Bahr blends global flavors, intentional design, and a passion for hospitality to create an immersive dining experience at KoKo. Cory Bahr is an artist. But he doesn’t work with paint and a brush, nor does he sketch with pencils and dr...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Artist
May 1st, 2026
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ARTICLE BY APRIL C. DOUGHTYPHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK Driven by instinct and discipline, Hannah Eason is carving out her path as a rising artist unafraid to push boundaries. As she approaches graduation, her work and vision continue to reach beyond the canvas, inviting others to connect, reflec...
By Nathan Coker
In AskErin
May 1st, 2026
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by Erin Sharpin Love How are you doing on the goals you set at the beginning of 2026? Have you fallen off track or are you soaring toward your end goal? If you are like most people, you have probably fallen off track a bit. This month’s article will, hopefully, help you unleash your potential [&he...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
May 1st, 2026
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“He can guess, but he won’t ever know, not really. What it was like, what she was thinking, everything she’d never told him.” Celeste Ng’s compelling novel Everything I Never Told You gifts readers with hindsight, the past of a young girl with no future. The novel opens with 16-year-old Lydia missing...
By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Pages
May 1st, 2026
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“Sometimes it seems like writing is the only way I keep from hurting.” In Acevedo’s coming-of-age novel, Xiomara Batiste (nicknamed X) experiences the universal struggle of selfhood, learning who she is amidst the pressure of who her parents want her to be. X finds solace in her brother Xavier, whom ...
